Inspired Artist: Anne Ten Donkelaar

I came across the art of Anne Ten Donkelaar yesterday (via Jessica Stewart on Pinterest) and was immediately captivated by her work. Her series of intricate and beautifully restored Broken Butterflies is especially inspiring to me. I have several battered butterflies of my own that I have discovered on nature walks—some missing a wing, or a with parts in disarray. They are delightful as is, but imagining them now with new life breathed into them as Anne has done with her butterflies, seems so very lovely and worthwhile to me. If I ever find the time, I think I might have to try my hand at something similar.

Be sure to visit Anne's website to see all of her restored butterflies as well as her other series' of work. Her Flower Constructions are pretty darn amazing too! xo Ez

Comments

[Lina]

Breathtaking! Delicate, curious and evocative. What an artIste! Thanks for sharing! I can't wait to see yours!

[Kayleigh]

I spied this on Pinterest too and instantly fell in love.

[rebecca]

Ooh how different and unusual but totally amazing...x

[Ana]

SO freaking amazing!

[Casey]

How cool are those?! I have a few vintage butterflies from Brazil on my bedroom wall. They are all intact, but I know framed butterflies can fall from their framed perch and get damaged.A technique like this would be a great way to make them beautiful again!

[Anna]

breathtaking! Really touches this artists heart.

[Rebecca @ DreamHouse Designer]

Beautiful and delicate. Such amazing pieces. Thank you for sharing.

[Cha de retalho]

so creative!!! I love it!!!

[Elizabeth]

Oh my, those are amazing! So very amazing!

[rooth]

Oh my, I would never have the patience or vision for this. Delightful!

[Miss B.]

Wow! This is so creative I am absolutely blown away!

[lou]

wow. this is just amazing! i see all of them in our living room.

[jules @ The Diversion Project]

v.v.cool! love this